Botox Treatments 

In an era of trying to defy nature and the aging process, there comes a drug that can revolutionize how we look at wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin is a derivative of a specific bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. In a purified concentrated form, it provides a very safe and effective treatment.

Botox, a derivative, can thwart connections in both nerves as well as muscles. As the muscles contract and expand, a wrinkle is created. Thus, by blocking the ability for these muscles to contract, these injections can "temporarily" prevent wrinkles. There has been such a hysteria surrounding the drug that people were actually holding "Botox parties".

Botox Vs. Wrinkles

In the age of plastic surgeries and facial injections, Botox has been playing a pivotal role in reducing wrinkles in men and women alike. The effects alone can remove the unsightly lines as well as preventing new ones to transpire for a period of time. With simple injections, crow's feet and frown lines simply disappear. The injections are placed strategically around the face, and not all wrinkles can be filled depending on their location.

The first residual effects may not be noticed for up to 4 weeks after the initial surgery. The average duration of Botox injection effectiveness is calculated between 90 ­120 days.

As with any medical procedure, there are side effects that can occur after a series of Botox injections. One of the most common, even though rare, is a droopy eyelid. It could be either the upper or lower lid depending how close to which eyelid the injection was given. Even though the side effects are rare, they can last up to 4 week, a fraction of the time that the Botox injection is good for.

Alternatives To Botox

As with any popular drug on the market today, there are generic alternatives. Many do not wish to be injected with a syringe several times about the face and neck, but still would like the benefits that product can provide. There are alternative method that boasts the same results as Botox -- facial creams.

Avotox is one of the popular brands of Botox clones on the market today. Avotox consists of Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (10%), Avocado Oil, Propylene Glycol, Acrylamide Colopymer, Natural Fragrance, Ethyparaben, Methyparaben, and Propylparaben. It is administered twice a day to strategic parts of your face and gently rubbed into the surface. Users of Avotox will begin to see a difference within 3 weeks. People who have had Botox treatments can also extend their treatments by implementing Avotox.

Although Botox is FDA approved for surgery and cosmetic enhancement, Avotox is not. Anyone who is interested in using either product may wish to contact a dermatologist or physician.